Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside (UCR ARTS) seeks a Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement to balance exhibition development, scholarly collaboration, and program leadership. CMP and Culver Center initiatives will be advanced through student and faculty partnerships in a dynamic academic setting.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, high-level curatorial expertise, and leadership to steer exhibitions and public programs within UCR ARTS.

Qualifications

• Independent judgment required at senior museum scientist level.
• Advanced curatorial expertise in a complex academic museum environment.
• Leadership to guide exhibitions, programs and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage exhibition plans and programming.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to design and produce exhibitions.
• Coordinate academic programs and public events.
• Provide leadership within the museum’s complex environment.

Skills

Independent judgment

Curatorial expertise

Leadership

Job description

Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement

Priority Application Deadline: 07/02/2026

Overview

Job ID: 37062020

Category: Campus Administration and Operations

Organization: College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences

Department: UCR ARTS Dept

Location: Riverside Area

Salary: $79,000 - $127,124

Date Posted: June 17, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Supervision

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

Position Information

UCR ARTS encompasses the California Museum of Photography (CMP) and the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts (Culver Center), and is part of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) at UCR. The CMP promotes understanding of photography and visual media by providing access to one of the most comprehensive photographic resources in America. UCR ARTS supports undergraduate and graduate teaching, faculty research, and public scholarship through exhibitions, collections access, publications, and academic programs.

The Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement balances three equally weighted areas of responsibility:

• Management and development of collections.
• Facilitation of student- and faculty-driven research and exhibitions.
• Development of academic programs, including lectures, symposia, and related interpretive initiatives.

This position requires working some weeknights and weekends to support programs and exhibitions. The appointment is a 100% full-time position for 3 years. The position is funded by a private foundation and is contingent on receiving funding. The salary range is $79,000.09 - $127,123.89 annually, with an expected budgeted pay scale $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually.

Requirements

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. The role aligns with the Senior Museum Scientist classification, requiring independent judgment, advanced curatorial expertise, and leadership within a complex academic museum environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage exhibition plans and programming.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to design and produce exhibitions.
• Coordinate academic programs and public events.
• Provide leadership within the museum’s complex environment.

Other Requirements

No specific additional requirements listed.